After four years of marriage, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her husband Thomas Vonn are seeking a divorce.

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“It is with great sadness that I announce that Thomas and I have begun divorce proceedings,” the 27-year-old  skier said in a statement to The Denver Post.

“This is an extremely difficult time in my personal life and I hope the media and my fans can respect my need for privacy on this matter. I will continue to be coached by the U.S. Ski Team and look forward to competing the rest of the season.”

Thomas, 35, a former Olympic skier, also served as Lindsey’s coach. Awkward….

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